What color is #EDEFB3?

#EDEFB3 is a pale, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(237, 239, 179), and in HSL hsl(62, 65%, 82%).

Is #EDEFB3 accessible as text?

On white, #EDEFB3 has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDEFB3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDEFB3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-100 (#FEF3C6).

What colors go well with #EDEFB3?

#EDEFB3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B5B3EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDEFB3 below.

Is #EDEFB3 good for buttons?

#EDEFB3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDEFB3 — white text only reaches 1.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDEFB3 the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #EDEFB3 is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is the closest CSS named color.

#EDEFB3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EDEFB3

Not just a swatch — here's how #EDEFB3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EDEFB3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDEFB3 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pale Goldenrod as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EDEFB3 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Pale Goldenrod sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EDEFB3 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pale Goldenrod leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EDEFB3 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pale Goldenrod holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EDEFB3 Secondary #FBFCE7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pale Goldenrod is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pale Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EDEFB3 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 62/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 79/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 70/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EDEFB3 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 15.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAFAF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D9EFB3 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #EDEFB3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDEFB3;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 239 179;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.6% 0.077 109.4);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F8F9DD;
  --color-200: #EFF1BC;
  --color-300: #DFE28E;
  --color-400: #CBCF63;
  --color-500: #B0B441;
  --color-600: #878938;
  --color-700: #60622D;
  --color-800: #3F4021;
  --color-900: #272716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F8F9DD',
    200: '#EFF1BC',
    300: '#DFE28E',
    400: '#CBCF63',
    500: '#B0B441',
    600: '#878938',
    700: '#60622D',
    800: '#3F4021',
    900: '#272716',
  },
}

$base: #EDEFB3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F8F9DD;
$base-200: #EFF1BC;
$base-300: #DFE28E;
$base-400: #CBCF63;
$base-500: #B0B441;
$base-600: #878938;
$base-700: #60622D;
$base-800: #3F4021;
$base-900: #272716;
$base-hover: #DCE06E;
$base-subtle: #F8F8EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDEFB3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F9DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFF1BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFE28E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBCF63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B0B441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#878938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60622D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EDEFB3

Color Lab

Pairs with #EDEFB3

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